Ski & Snowboard Programs
Skill Level Options:
– Beginner
– Beginner/Intermediate
– Intermediate
– Expert Level

23/24 Winter Season Program Dates and Prices will be updated in August
Ski Programs
All camps have 4 participant minimums
Click each heading for further information.
Kinder Learn to Ski: 4 – 5 Years
Designed for 4 and 5 year olds with no previous ski experience, our goal is to see your kids skiing independently on our Magic Carpet upon completion of this program.
The Kinder Learn to Ski School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 1-hour group lesson in the morning.
With encouragement and empathy, our Certified Ski Instructors show these young skiers how to be mobile on skis and how to have fun at this winter sport!
Canyon’s Kinder Learn to Ski Program Includes:
Four 1-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lessons: $160
Lesson only (season pass holder): $125
Add Rentals: $55
Weekday Special:
Lift & Lessons: $140
Add Rentals: $55
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays)
Dec 27 – Dec 30
Jan 4 – Jan 25 (Wednesdays)
Jan 5 – Jan 26 (Thursdays)
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays)
Feb 1 – Feb 22 (Wednesdays)
Feb 2 – Feb 23 (Thursdays)
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Junior Learn 2 Ski: 6 – 12 Years
Junior Learn to Ski is designed to create the best learning environment possible.
Made for 6-12 year olds with no previous ski experience, our goal is to see your kids skiing independently on our Magic Carpet and working towards the T-Bar upon completion of this program.
The Snow School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 1-hour group lesson in the morning.
With encouragement and gentle, expert guidance, our Certified Ski Instructors show these young skiers how to be mobile on skis and how to have fun at this winter sport!
Canyon’s Junior Learn to Ski Program Includes:
Four 1-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $210
Lesson only (season pass holder): $125
Add Rentals: $100
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays)
Dec 27 – Dec 30
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays)
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Kinder Ski Improvement: 4 – 5 Years
Designed for 4 and 5 year olds who are already able to ski independently, our goal is to see your kids able to ride the T-Bar and make well-balanced turns on low-intermediate slopes upon completion of this program.
The Kinder Ski Improvement School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 1-hour group lesson in the morning.
With encouragement and empathy, our Certified Ski Instructors show these young skiers how to improve their mobility on skis and ensure they are having fun at this winter sport!
Canyon’s Kinder Ski Improvement Program Includes:
Four 1-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $160
Lesson only (season pass holder): $125
Add Rentals: $55
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays)
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays)
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Registrants MUST have a basic knowledge of turning, stopping, and riding up the magic carpet. Registrants MUST have been out for a day of skiing this ski season to ensure abilities prior to program start.
Register Today!Junior Ski Improvement: 6 – 12 Years
This program is for 6-12 year olds who have already completed the Learn to Ski Program or who are already independently using the T-Bar.
The Junior Ski Improvement School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 2-hour group lesson.
With encouragement and empathy, our Certified Ski Instructors show these young skiers how to improve their mobility on skis and ensure they are having fun at this winter sport.
Canyon’s Junior Ski Improvement Program Includes:
Four 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 6 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lessons: $280
Lesson only (season pass holder): $210
Add Rentals: $100
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays) FULLY BOOKED
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays) FULLY BOOKED
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Registrants MUST have a basic knowledge of turning, stopping, and riding both the magic carpet and t-bar lifts. Registrants MUST have been out for a day of skiing this ski season to ensure abilities prior to program start.
Register Today!12-Week Jump Start: 6 – 12 Years
This 12-week program is designed to teach skiers fun, basic skills and will progress their abilities to a more intermediate and advanced level.
Intended for beginners and intermediates who hope to build on their love for riding, this program will enable your kid to ride the magic carpet, T-Bar and chair lift independently.
It will improve on their technical skills and provide a fun, social, non-competitive atmosphere.
Canyon’s Jump Start Programs Include:
Twelve 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 6 Students per Instructor
Perfect for those that want to progress into a competitive club such as Freestyle Ski Club, or Alpine Racing -or for those who just want a ‘Jump Start’ into the world of skiing!
Cost
Lesson: $395
With this program we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. We also would suggest purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
Dates
Program Dates (Saturdays): December 3 – March 4 (program does not run Christmas Eve or New Years Eve)
Register Today!Kick Start Canyon Ski X Academy: Ages 7-16
This 10-week program works on building and developing skiers’ technical skills in a fun, safe, and recreational way!
Meant for those who are at the intermediate level who are riding the t-bar lift independently and looking to start getting confidence with speed and small/beginner jumps.
The program focuses on technical skiing and race discipline at a grassroots level. Using brush-gate training, increasing participants’ comfort with speed, contoured grooming (banked turns, rollers, wu-tangs), and small jumps (with minimal airtime), participants improve their adaptability on snow in a fun, team environment.
Canyon’s Ski X Academy ends its season with a fun Ski/Snowboard X Race hosted at Canyon for the program participants!
All registrants must be at an intermediate level or higher and must be able to ride the T-Bar and Chair Lift independently.
8:1 Skier to Instructor Ratio
With this program, we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. The program requires participants to have their own gear. We recommend purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
This Snow School Program requires a minimum of 6 registrants or will be subject to cancelation. Notice will be given 48 hours prior to any canceled programs and a full refund will be provided.
Cost
$499
Dates
Program available on Sundays from 1-4pm
Academy Dates Sundays:
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12
XTREME Ski Club: 9 – 15 Years
This 10-week program is designed to progress skier’s abilities on intermediate-advanced slopes and to develop proper terrain park riding skills.
Our Xtreme Clubs consist of 10 sessions with a focus on skill, development, and having fun! Activities are selected based off skill levels.
All registrants must be at an intermediate level or higher and must be able to ride the T-Bar independently.
Canyon’s Xtreme Club Programs Include:
Ten 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lesson only: $320 (does not include lift ticket or rentals)
With this program we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. We also would suggest purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
Dates
Program Dates (Saturdays):
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11
Christmas Ski Camps: 7-13 Years
Our 2-Day Christmas Camps are the perfect way to holiday! Register for one 2-day program or multiple to build a 4-day or 6-day camp!
Available for Beginner / Advanced Ability Levels
Designed by CSIA certified instructors for skiers between 7-13 years old and run from 10am-4pm.
In the Christmas Camps, children will be supervised by Certified Instructors from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Instructors will primarily concentrate on developing skills while participating in interactive drills and fun activities. In the Advanced Camp, the instructors will progress campers on the hill to be more confident on the intermediate and advanced runs. The days will include rest periods and cold weather breaks if required.
The days will include rest periods, a break for lunch and any potentially needed cold weather breaks. Lunch and snacks are not provided.
Participants MUST have prior skiing experience. Even the Beginner Christmas Camp enrollment requires previous introduction/basic knowledge of skiing.
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $305
Lesson only (season pass holder): $225
Add Rentals: $50
Dates
Dec 27 – 29
Dec 29 – 30
Jan 3 – 4
Jan 5 – 6
Springbreak Ski Camps: 7-13 Years
Sign up for one camp or both to make it a 4-day program!
Designed by CSIA certified instructors for skiers between 7-13 years old and runs from 10am-4pm.
In the Beginner Camp, instructors will primarily concentrate on developing skiing skills while having students participate in interactive drills and fun winter activities.
In the Advanced Camp, the instructors will be progressing campers on the hill to be more confident on intermediate-advanced runs.
The days will include rest periods, a break for lunch and any potentially needed cold weather breaks. Lunch and snacks are not provided.
Participants MUST have prior skiing experience. Even the Beginner Springbreak Camp enrollment requires previous introduction/basic knowledge of skiing.
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $305
Lesson only (season pass holder): $225
Add Rentals: $50
Dates
Feb 21 – 22
Feb 23 – 24
Adaptive/Disabled Skiing
For information about our adaptive/disabled ski programs, please visit https://cadsalberta.ca/
Snowboard Programs
All camps have 4 participant minimums
Click each heading for further information.
Learn to Snowboard: 6-13 Years
Designed to create a positive learning environment for 6-13-year-olds, our goal is to see your kids turning, stopping, confidently riding the magic carpet, and introduce them to the T-Bar upon completion of this program.
The Learn to Snowboard School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 1-hour group lesson in the morning.
With encouragement and empathy, our Certified Snowboard Instructors show these young riders how to be mobile on a snowboard and how to have fun at this winter sport!
Canyon’s Learn to Snowboard Program Includes:
Four 1-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $220
Lesson only (season pass holder): $125
Add Rentals Snowboard, Boots & Helmet: $100
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays)
Dec 27 – Dec 30
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays)
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Snowboard Improvement: 6-13 Years
Our Snowboard Improvement Program is intended for boarders aged 6-13 with a basic knowledge of turning, stopping and riding both the Magic Carpet and T-Bar. Our goal is to see your kids further develop these skills and become more confident on beginner and intermediate slopes.
The Snowboard Improvement School starts with a meet and greet to let the parents, children and instructors meet, followed by a 2-hour group lesson.
With encouragement and empathy, our Certified Snowboard Instructors show these young riders how to be mobile on a snowboard and how to have fun at this winter sport!
Canyon’s Snowboard Improvement Program Includes:
Four 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 6 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lift & Lessons: $275
Lesson only (season pass holder): $205
Add Rentals Snowboard, Boots & Helmet: $100
Dates
Nov 26 – Dec 17 (Saturdays)
Jan 7 – Jan 28 (Saturdays)
Feb 4 – Feb 25 (Saturdays)
March 4, 5, 11, 12 (Sat & Sun)
Registrants MUST have a basic knowledge of turning, stopping, and riding both the magic carpet and t-bar lifts. Registrants MUST have been out for a day of riding this ski season to ensure abilities prior to program start.
Register Today!12-Week Jump Start: 6 - 12 Years
This 12-week program is designed to teach snowboarders fun, basic skills and will progress their abilities to a more intermediate and advanced level.
Intended for beginners and intermediates who hope to build on their love for riding, this program will enable your kid to ride the magic carpet, T-Bar and chair lift independently.
It will improve on their technical skills and provide a fun, social, non-competitive atmosphere.
Canyon’s Jump Start Programs Include:
Twelve 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 6 Students per Instructor
Perfect for those that want to progress into a competitive club such as Riders On Board- or for those who just want a ‘Jump Start’ into the world of snowboarding!
Cost
Lesson: $395
With this program we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. We also would suggest purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
Dates
Program Dates (Saturdays): December 3 – March 4 (program does not run Christmas Eve or New Years Eve)
Register Today!Kick Start Canyon Snowboard X Academy: Ages 7-16
This 10-week program works on building and developing riders technical skills in a fun, safe, and recreational way!
Meant for those who are at the intermediate level who are riding the t-bar lift independently and looking to start getting confidence with speed and small/beginner jumps.
The program focuses on technical skiing and race discipline at a grassroots level. Using brush-gate training, increasing participants’ comfort with speed, contoured grooming (banked turns, rollers, wu-tangs), and small jumps (with minimal airtime), participants improve their adaptability on snow in a fun, team environment.
Canyon’s Snowboard X Academy ends its season with a fun Ski/Snowboard X Race hosted at Canyon for the program participants!
All registrants must be at an intermediate level or higher and must be able to ride the T-Bar and Chair Lift independently.
8:1 Rider to Instructor Ratio
With this program, we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. The program requires participants to have their own gear. We recommend purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
This Snow School Program requires a minimum of 6 registrants or will be subject to cancelation. Notice will be given 48 hours prior to any canceled programs and a full refund will be provided.
Cost
$499
Dates
Program available on Sundays from 1-4pm
Academy Dates Sundays:
January 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12
XTREME Snowboard Club: 9 – 15 Years
This 10-week program is designed to progress snowboarder’s abilities on intermediate-advanced slopes and to develop proper terrain park riding skills.
Our Xtreme Clubs consist of 10 sessions with a focus on skill, development and having fun! Activities are selected based off skill levels.
All registrants must be at an intermediate level or higher and must be able to ride the T-Bar independently.
Canyon’s Xtreme Club Programs Include:
Ten 2-Hour Lessons
Maximum 4 Students per Instructor
Cost
Lesson only: $320 (does not include lift ticket or rentals)
With this program we recommend purchasing a Season Pass as they pay for themselves with just 10 visits. We also would suggest purchasing used gear from our rental shop over renting each day if you do not already have your own equipment.
Dates
Program Dates (Saturdays):
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11
Christmas Snowboard Camps: 7-13 Years
Our 2-Day Christmas Camps are the perfect way to holiday! Register for one 2-day program or multiple to build a 4-day or 6-day camp!
Available for Beginner / Advanced Ability Levels
Designed by CASI certified instructors for riders between 7-13 years old and run from 10am-4pm.
In the Christmas Camps, children will be supervised by Certified Instructors from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Instructors will primarily concentrate on developing skills while participating in interactive drills and fun activities. In the Advanced Camp, the instructors will progress campers on the hill to be more confident on the intermediate and advanced runs. The days will include rest periods and cold weather breaks if required.
The days will include rest periods, a break for lunch and any potentially needed cold weather breaks. Lunch and snacks are not provided.
Participants MUST have prior snowboarding experience. Even the Beginner Christmas Camp enrollment requires previous introduction/basic knowledge of snowboarding.
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $305
Lesson only (season pass holder): $225
Add Rentals: $50
Dates
Dec 27 – 29
Dec 29 – 30
Jan 3 – 4
Jan 5 – 6
Springbreak Snowboard Camps: 7-13 Years
Sign up for one camp or both to make it a 4-day program!
Designed by CASI certified instructors for riders between 7-13 years old and runs from 10am-4pm.
In the Beginner Camp, instructors will primarily concentrate on developing snowboarding skills while having students participate in interactive drills and fun winter activities.
In the Advanced Camp, the instructors will be progressing campers on the hill to be more confident on intermediate-advanced runs.
The days will include rest periods, a break for lunch and any potentially needed cold weather breaks. Lunch and snacks are not provided.
Participants MUST have prior snowboarding experience. Even the Beginner Springbreak Camp enrollment requires previous introduction/basic knowledge of snowboarding.
Cost
Lift & Lesson: $305
Lesson only (season pass holder): $225
Add Rentals: $50
Dates
Feb 21 – 22
Feb 23 – 24
Need More Info?
For more information or to register for any of our Ski / Snowboard programs visit our Webstore or give us a call at 403-346-5588